The Presidency and the ruling party have supported Rocha Moya, governor of Sinaloa. However, the consequences could be severe, given that 'el Mayo' is detained in the United States and will likely share information linking him as a political negotiator with morenismo.
Rocha Moya has become a questioned governor and citizen pressure for his resignation is expected to increase. Other governors like Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo, Cuitlápotón García, and Evelyn Salgado will also face criticism and calls for accountability.
President López Obrador is criticized for not having imprisoned any corrupt politicians, despite his anti-corruption rhetoric. Violence in Sinaloa has intensified since the arrest of 'el Mayo' Zambada and is related to the lack of security and citizen protection in the state.
Popular protests demand Rocha Moya's resignation due to his alleged links to drug trafficking and his inability to ensure safety. The governor has downplayed the protests by stating, "the people take away, the people put in," but citizen pressure is increasingly mounting.
Experts point out that Rocha faces an uncertain future, as leaving office could make him a target for retaliation from criminal groups. Politically, he poses a problem for both Morena and President Sheinbaum, who will have to make decisions regarding his continuation in office.
The presence of weapons, drugs, and an uncontrollable climate of violence in Sinaloa has caused a crisis that the government is trying to contain. Meanwhile, Rocha Moya's figure remains politically protected, despite growing criticisms and protests against him.
